There are many tools importers use to ensure success with a supplier when they buy direct from China. One of these tools is the Product Specification Sheet (PSS). This document is essential for China sourcing services, as it specifies the buyer’s requirements and ensures they are implemented at the factory...
China has been heavy in the media lately, mostly because of the US-China Trade War. However, a recent article from the Economist’s Schumpeter blog caught our eye. In the midst of all the news on tariffs, this article, Chinese Firms are not all serial intellectual-property thieves, actually highlights some of...
Many companies seek agents in China sourcing to save on first costs. Seems relatively straightforward, right? Not so fast. Purchasing in China is a complicated process, in which every single stage requires careful attention. Even the savviest of importers can run into trouble if they start getting lax about their supply...
Are you thinking about having your production moved to China? With the recent news on tariffs many are waiting to see what happens before they begin to buy direct from China. Effective supply chain management in China is key to making informed decisions. In this blog, we’ll share the best product...
When an importer begins their quest of sourcing from China, they typically know what they want, but they are not always as clear about what they need. What is the difference between “want” and “need”? Well, it mostly has to do with details; all the things you need to address...
In this blog, we will discuss how having a professional China sourcing agency can add value to your RFQ process, and how they will manage the process successfully when you buy direct from China. We previously wrote in-depth about the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process and how to secure the...
Many people believe that the ability to multi-task is a fundamental skill for increasing productivity, especially when applying this idea to supply chain management in China –but this isn’t always the case. According to this article, multi-tasking can be counter-productive; it also reduces intelligence and makes you perform slower, not...
This is a tough topic to tackle. Most of us would like to think that Chinese suppliers are nice and honest, they just focus on making a living, the best they can. We don’t want to even think that some of them can be dishonest, and worse, that some of...